Your gut health is at the core of your overall well-being and bone strength.
While many may not connect gut health to bone density, the link is powerful and essential.
That’s why I’m excited to share this conversation again with Margaret Floyd Barry, functional nutritionist and founder of Restorative Wellness Solutions. In this episode, Margaret delves into how addressing gut health can significantly impact both bone health and overall vitality. She also explains how the right nutrition can heal the body from the inside out, offering natural solutions to support strong bones.
This discussion underscores the importance of a holistic approach to health, especially for those focused on avoiding osteopenia and osteoporosis. Margaret’s insights will provide you with the tools to take control of your gut health and, ultimately, your bone health.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
0:00 - Episode start
2:47 - Introducing Margaret Floyd Barry
5:03 - The connection between gut health and bone health
6:00 - How gut health impacts overall wellness and bone density
8:10 - The role of food in restoring gut health
9:13 - How food sensitivities affect bone health
10:00 - The importance of healing the gut for mineral absorption
11:46 - Why gut health is crucial for reducing inflammation
12:37 - How gut dysfunction can lead to nutrient deficiencies
13:21 - The link between the microbiome and bone health
14:10 - How gut health supports calcium absorption for stronger bones
15:09 - The importance of healing the gut to prevent osteopenia
16:10 - How the gut impacts bone remodeling
17:59 - The connection between a healthy gut and reduced bone loss
19:30 - The role of functional nutrition in bone health
20:00 - How food choices influence bone density and strength
23:36 - The importance of gut testing for understanding health issues
25:37 - The benefits of a comprehensive approach to bone and gut health
30:08 - Margaret's insights on using nutrition to prevent osteoporosis
34:44 - Where to find resources for improving gut and bone health
37:34 - Where listeners can connect with Margaret Floyd Barry
Resources mentioned
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About the guest
Joining us today to discuss the power of nutrition and gut health is Margaret Floyd Barry, functional nutritionist, writer, and founder of Restorative Wellness Solutions. Margaret has dedicated her career to helping individuals reclaim their health by addressing the root causes of illness through real food and functional nutrition. After reversing her own autoimmune condition, she created a system that has transformed the lives of many.
As a best-selling author of Eat Naked: Unprocessed, Unpolluted, and Undressed Eating for a Healthier, Sexier You and The Naked Foods Cookbook, Margaret is a multi-million dollar entrepreneur. She is passionate about educating others on the power of nutrition and healing, while running Eat Naked Kitchen, a thriving private practice that supports clients across North America and Europe.
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